Jacksonville State University - Mimosa Yearbook (Jacksonville, AL)

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Dasinger changes faces Clowning Around is one way to show the better side of “man's humanity to man ' Dr. Norman Dasinger, a normally serious, perhaps restrained person, is a professor in the College of Education during the week, but on week-ends he changes faces literally, A member of rhe Northeast Alabama Shriners, Dasinger dons a clownsuit, makes up like a sad hobo, and hits the road in appearances to earn money to support the 18 children s orthopedic hospitals and three bum clinics totally financed by the nation’s Shriners. Dasinger says, It’s a way to pay my dues for being so fortunate in this life. The pictures show the changes from the workaday world professor to the pitiful clown who gives laughs to so many.

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Srone fetes kids Halloween is a festive event for children and you would think for Dr. Stone, too, since the little goblins make an annual trek to his office. The children from the University Nursery School paid a visit and were followed by jolly first graders. You may be sure that these youngsters were treated so that Dr. Stone could avoid being tricked. 28

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Abbott named coach of the year Coach Rudy Abbott, head baseball coach, was named “coach of the year for the South Region for Division tl Schools. He was honored at the NCAA national baseball convention held at this university. He guided the Gamecocks to a (1-7 season in 1979. including a 28-game win streak that set a new NCAA national record. The honor was the second for Abbott, also named coach of the year in 1973. upper right; Coach Abbott. Duo performs benefits Dr. Snake and Mr. Liberty Neal enjoy performing as a duo disco for rhe benefit of clubs on campus. They feel it a privilege to raise money for worthwhile projects, especially those involved with helping children, lower left; Calvin Sledge and Liberty Neal. NCAA FIRST DELTA